This is a great read for ASD parents and caregivers! It’s always beneficial to learn from and listen to individuals on the Autism Spectrum. They are one of our greatest resources!! Check out the link below to learn about conserving spoons! https://musingsofanaspie.com/2014/10/15/conserving-spoons/

If you are the parent of a child with ASD and you haven’t explored the topic of emotional regulation; the article and link a the bottom of this post is worth a read. The article is written by Dr. Barry Prizant and is a fantastic overview of the Emotional Regulation Approach. The ability to regulate your

I recently ran across a blog post that gives some really great tips for dealing with meltdowns as well as tips for distinguishing between a meltdown vs a tantrum. Click the link below for some really great information about distinguishing a meltdown vs a tantrum and how to handle both! Meltdowns vs Tantrums

Remember this title, Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry Prizant, PhD. READ THIS BOOK!!! I can not stress this enough if you are a parent or a professional who works with, knows, lives or loves someone with Autism. This book is amazing!! For those of you who haven’t heard of Dr.

If you are the parent of a child with Apraxia you NEED to click the link to the article below. If you are the parent or therapist of a child with Apraxia and wear mascara or makeup; be prepared to do some touch up work after you finish reading unless you are comfortable looking like

If putting on your child’s shoes in the morning is a struggle or your special Olympian is looking for a good basketball shoe, click this link. Nike has released a limited run of the Flyease. The Flyease are a modified version of several different basketball shoes redesigned to accommodate the special needs population. One of

Here is a great resource for parents new to the awesome world of Autism! If you want to learn how to practice emerging language skills at home Hanen‘s More Than Words – Guidebook and DVD is a great place to start. Parents using this resource learn REAL LIFE ways to practice and illicit emerging language

According to findings published in the Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, the severity of a child’s autism may be directly linked with the level of stress or anxiety they experience on a day-to-day basis. Researchers at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. recently discovered levels of the stress-hormone cortisol remain significantly higher throughout the day

One of the questions I’m asked most by parents is “What is echolalia?”. Echolalia is a complex topic in Autism and it’s hard to know what information is reliable unless you’ve been to graduate school for communication disorders:) I decided to pretend I was a parent and googled “echolalia autism”. The results were incredibly varied

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I believe Autism should be looked at in terms of a network. When you experience issues with your network you don't give up and walk away; You analyze the routing and attempt to make it more efficient. It's my belief that Autism doesn't need a cure; It needs an upgrade! So that's what we are going to do...together. Welcome to upgradeautism.com.